Tornado

The week has been historic for us.  An EF4 tornado hit our town around 11 AM on Sunday Nov. 17, 2013 only 0.2 miles from our home.  It was reported to be 1/2 mile wide and on the ground for 46.2 miles!   The destruction left behind is unbelievable; anywhere from 200-500 homes were hit.  Miraculously, there was only one death and about 100 injuries.  The town's spirit is the real story.  You don't hear anyone saying "Why me?" but saying "How can I help?" and "It's only stuff, we're okay".  I am amazed and humbled and very proud of my new hometown.

The citizens wore orange on Friday to not only show our support for the football team (who is playing in the state semi-finals right now), but to show the world we are united as a community.  Here's our contribution.

We are Washington Strong.  God bless you and keep you and please keep our neighbors in your prayers.